Report: Jairus Byrd won’t be at Bills training camp this weekend

Summary of 7 articles · Updated Jul 27, 2013

The Bills report to training camp on Saturday, but it doesn’t look like safety Jairus Byrd will be joining his teammates. Byrd, 26, is the last of eight franchise-tagged players in the NFL not to sign his tender or agree to a long-term deal. The Buffalo B… (more)ills are preparing to open training camp without Jairus Byrd, and without any indication when the two-time Pro Bowl safety plans to report. When asked what he discussed with Byrd, Williams said it’s Byrd’s preference to play with the Bills. “We have been in contact with Jairus and his people,” said Whaley. The Bills, who designated Byrd as their franchise player in February, failed to reach a long-term agreement with the Pro Bowl safety by the July 15 deadline. That’s between him, his agent and the Buffalo Bills organization. The Bills could up his salary for the season or guarantee him that they won’t use the franchise tag a second time in order to get him into camp to learn new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine’s scheme, although there has not been any sign that the team is prepared to take either course of action.

Whaley: We’ve been in contact with Byrd

Bills GM Doug Whaley spoke to the media at training camp Saturday and when asked about progress on the Jairus Byrd front said the following. “We have been in contact with Jairus and his people,” said Whaley. “The lines of communication remain open.” Whe…

Stevie on Byrd situation

Bills GM Doug Whaley brought fans up to speed on the Jairus Byrd situation as training camp is about to open in an appearance on the John Murphy Show Friday night. Stevie Johnson was asked for the player’s view. “He’s a valuable piece I believe coming f…

Mario talked to Byrd

Bills DE Mario Williams checked in voluntarily at training camp today and commented on the anticipated absence of Jairus Byrd. “He’s a great player and we definitely want to have him back as soon as possible,” said Williams. “Hopefully it works out. We …